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The New American Theatre and The Odyssey Theatre Announce 2013 Collaborations First co-production is Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream", followed by August Strindberg's "The Creditors." |
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LA WEEKLY REVIEW: JULIUS CAESAR GO!
There were a handful of other Elizabethan dramas written about Julius Caesar, but Shakespeare's offers a more entertaining dramatization of Rome's political climate (which was as nasty and cutthroat as our own) and the aftermath of the emperor's murder. Principal among the assassins are Brutus (Jack Stehlin) and Cassius (Tom Groenwald), who are the head and talons of the conspiratorial mob. The curious thing about this play is that the focus is really Brutus, not Caesar, and Stehlin (who also directs) renders a superb performance, investing the character with equal parts cunning, glacial detachment and simple human fragility. Equally commanding are Groenwald's voluble, emotionally intense Cassius and Scott Sheldon's dignified and loyal Marc Antony. This is a lean, well managed production with the rest of the large cast turning in good performances in multiple roles. Stehlin's contemporary staging -- which includes some attractive choreography by Jade Sealey -- sacrifices none of the play's on-the-edge intensity. Kitty Rose's smattering of props gets the job done effectively, and her present-day costumes (mostly dark suits) are strangely appropriate and attractive. Noah Silverstein's faux panels of statuary and sculpture are subtly evocative of the period. New American Theatre Company, 1157 N. McCadden Place, Hlwyd.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. (Oct. 21 perf, 7 p.m.); through Oct 21. (310) 701-0788, NewAmericanTheatre.com. (Lovell Estell III)
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LA STAGE TIMES by Pauline Adamek
April 13, 2011
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"MUST SEE!" Reviewed by Travis Michael Holder
November 17, 2010
PRAISE FOR TITUS REDUX: ****" an always-compelling Jack Stehlin plays General Titus Andronicus" “An impassioned critique of the domestic legacy of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.” “The Delivery of [Jack] Stehlin, [Brenda] Strong and [Margeaux J.] London, ensures the poetic resonance.” Los Angeles Times **** GO! ***** **** CRITIC's PICK! **** This
is Farmanesh-Bocca's piece (he also designed the sound with Adam
Phalen), but there's no trace of his ego anywhere. He has turned the
starring role over to Jack Stehlin, who makes Titus a
stiff-backed soldier and a grade-A wacko. Stehlin is as gifted with the
production's Shakespearean text as he is with the dance-combat, the
comedic moments on film, and the silent moments of impending insanity. Opposite
him, Farmanesh-Bocca's well-drawn Aaron is merely a sweet dad with one
of those inevitable crushes on his neighbor's wife.
**** “Stehlin brings a weathered confidence to Titus when he is depicted on battlefields and as a model member of the army both on film and in live action.” **** “(Farmanesh-Bocca’s)
greatest strength as a visual conceptualist is as a choreographer,
judging by the scenes that bring power to the "Titus" core. Altercations
-- both realistic and surreal -- are his forte.” **** Jack Stehlin and Brenda Strong shine in Titus Redux **** **** "dizzying theatricality" **** “the fight scenes are truly exciting to watch, and Titus’s progressive descent into madness is downright chilling.” ****"thrilling end-of-summer theatrical extravaganza" ****
**** GO! "Fascinating!..." ****
****Critic's Choice! "Jack Stehlin is Phenomenal!" **** **** "Excellent Cast!" **** **** "One of the Best Productions of the Year! " **** |
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Read the article about playwright Chuck Rose and director Jack Stehlin in LA Stage Times! 
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